During a meeting at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, former President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday, sharing his belief that Russian President Vladimir Putin might genuinely be pursuing peace.

In a video posted to X by White House Deputy Chief of Staff Dan Scavino, Trump was seen greeting Zelensky and shaking hands with him. As the two are seen standing next to each other, a reporter can be heard asking if Trump thinks “Putin is serious about peace this time.”

When asked by a reporter if he thought Putin was sincere about seeking peace, Trump responded affirmatively, stating, “I do. I think he is. I think they both are.”

According to CNN, Trump mentioned that while negotiators are making progress towards potentially ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, there are still “thorny issues” that need to be resolved. He expressed optimism, however, about the ongoing discussions.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump disclosed that he had engaged in a “good and very productive telephone call with President Putin,” highlighting his continued involvement in international diplomatic efforts.

• Zelensky’s visit: President Donald Trump says negotiators are getting “closer” to a deal ending the Ukraine war after he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at his Florida resort today, though he acknowledged that “thorny issues” remain and did not disclose any specific breakthroughs.

Trump also revealed in a post on Truth Social that he “had a good and very productive telephone call with President Putin.”